5. John DeYoung - Living For a Greater Purpose

John DeYoung - Living For a Greater Purpose // Today we get to hear from a good friend and colleague of mine. With his wealth of experience in film and marketing, he also has a passion for using business as missions and is literally saving lives and impacting thousands of lives globally.  His work in India is breaking the cycle of poverty in the slums of Kolkata, as well as bringing clean water access around the world with his company, Vivoblu.  I personally know John through our many events fighting trafficking through SHIFT, an Anti-Trafficking organization that aims at empowering to prevent trafficking through awareness and conferences and our creative work together to bring stories to life through film. His heart for the poor and marginalized is evident in daily conversations and his desire for everyone to encounter an authentic relationship with God has had me undone at points of our friendship. Lastly, being just a few years into marriage, to an awesome friend of mine too, Krista; John & Krista just recently welcomed a new addition into their family and we’re excited for the journey they’re on together as a new family. You can find John and follow his many adventures changing the world at Vivobluwater, Momentum Global or SHIFTfreedomnow on Instagram.  Questions for takeaway: 1. Are you an entrepreneur or one at heart?  What have you always wanted to do and what if you thought of your glass ceiling as being self-imposed?  Could it be your only limit is you?   2. How have you seen God recklessly pursue you within your own rebellion?  What does it look like to fully trust God with everything and walk in what he has for you?  3. Do you have a heart for other countries or people groups?  What has God taught you along the way about having fun while not taking yourself too seriously?  _______ Did you enjoy this podcast? Like, rate or review this podcast with John! Also consider SHARING this episode with a friend YOU think could benefit from today’s conversation. If you have comments or questions you want us to focus on in the future, send us a note. Find us on Instagram at @The_Places_between. And thanks for joining us on The Places Between. STAY IN THE STORY 25 day Devotional Is all about staying in the story of our lives and what God’s called us to.  Whether it’s regarding a future spouse, a career goal, or even something for our families - ALL of us can relate to the idea of waiting and what does it look like to wait well?  When we can be intentional in the wait and when we can draw close to God, he’ll draw near to us.  When we engage HIM in conversation he can actually take us along the journey. Waiting well doesn’t have to be hard.  Getting to do this in a community of people that encourages people to dive into life with one another as the “wait” continues is always worth it.